Artemis Alpha Trust plc reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported total investment income of £1,387,000 against £1,317,000 a year ago. Total income was £5,023,000 against £3,208,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was £4,333,000 against £2,621,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £4,134,000 against £2,444,000 a year ago. Profit was £4,121,000 or 10.05 pence per ordinary share against £2,458,000 or 5.89 pence per ordinary share a year ago. Total revenue was £1,388,000 against £1,321,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £908,000 against £635,000 a year ago. Net asset value per ordinary share (undiluted) was 370.30 pence as at October 31, 2017 against 308.76 pence as at October 31, 2016. Net asset value per ordinary share (diluted) was 366.67 pence. Net debt as at October 31, 2017 was £8,599,000 against £7,781,000 as at October 31, 2016.